Video Editor II (Remote)

Core Code io; Remote; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative media company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Video Editor. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling raw footage, adding sound and graphics, and improving the visual quality of edits. You will collaborate closely with Directors to ensure the final product reflects their vision. This role requires a keen eye for detail and a creative mindset to enhance the storytelling process.

Responsibilities

• Assemble raw footage and transfer or upload to a computer.
• Analyze and follow a script, screenplay or outline when editing.
• Input sound to enhance footage, including music and voice-overs.
• Add graphics to enhance footage.
• Digitally splice film and synchronize into one rough cut file.
• Improve and correct lighting, coloring and faulty footage.
• Work closely with Directors to match their vision.
• Make revisions to edits upon request.

Job description

A Video Editor’s main task is to take the raw footage shot by a film crew and Director and turn it into the final product. Examples of duties a Video Editor may need to perform include:

• Assembling raw footage and transferring or uploading to a computer
• Analyzing and following a script, screenplay or outline when performing edits
• Inputting sound to enhance footage, which may include selecting music and writing voice-overs
• Adding graphics to enhance footage
• Digitally splicing film and video and synchronizing them into one rough cut file
• Improving and correcting lighting, coloring and faulty footage
• Working closely with Directors to present a final product that matches their vision
• Making revisions to edits upon request
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